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New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4375432018

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 28 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-015

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Soulwar, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Empath arranges to kidnap Magma and Sunspot; Professor X and company mount an assault on Jemail Karami, David's third personality, only to learn that Jemail is the key that holds David together; David begins his recovery and meets his father. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 59 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-0CB9D3E-007

Cover pencils by Bret Blevins. Fang and Claw!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; The New Mutants are watched by the Animator, who created a host of mutated animals, and who works with Cameron Hodge and the Right; Sunspot and Warlock return to the mansion; the Ani-Mator captures the New Mutants, and confronts Bird Brain, his creation. Fall of the Mutants crossover with Uncanny X-Men #225-#227 and X-Factor #24-#26. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 87GOLD CGC 9.4 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #1242608018

2nd Printing. The first full appearance of Cable in "A Show of Power!" Script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek. X-Factor appearance. Liefeld/Todd McFarlane cover. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4417378011

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4398614001

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 100D CBCS 9.6 SS

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rob Liefeld. Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-014

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Direct Edition. 1st printing with purple background (the 2nd printing has a gold cover; the 3rd printing has a silver cover). 52-page giant. Cover art by Rob Liefeld.1st appearance of the X-Force (cameo) in The End of the Beginning, script by Fabian Nicieza, plot and art by Rob Liefeld; Shatterstar shows up in the Danger Room and the New Mutants have to help him defeat Mojo's Soldiers; Feral also arrives at the Mansion and Cable helps get Masque off of her back; Agreeing to try Cable's new proactive stance in the mutant struggle, the New Mutants leave X-Mansion behind and officially become X-Force. Part 3 of 3. Final issue of the series; the story continues in X-Force 1. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) Annual 2D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. First U.S. appearances of Psylocke and Meggan in "Why Do We Do These Things We Do?!" Mojo captures Betsy (giving her new eyes and the name Psylocke), then Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Karma's siblings and the Bratpack; the New Mutants meet Captain Britain; Cypher merges with Warlock. Characters: Cannonball, Cypher, Karma, Magik, Magma, Mirage, Sunspot, Warlock, Wolfsbane; GS: Captain Britain, Psylocke (Betsy Braddock; O; first U.S. appearance), Bratpack; V: Mojo, Spiral; GA: Meggan (first U.S. appearance); OC: Leong and Nga Xui Manh. Script by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Alan Davis. Notes: This story occurs between New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #44 & #45; Spiral, Mojo and the Bratpack (Butch, Darla and Alfie) appear here following the Longshot limited series; a sequel to this story appears in Uncanny X-Men (1963) Annual #10. Cover price $1.25.

New Mutants (2020 Marvel) 27YU CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Yu Sketch Cover.

Label #4212536004

Sketch Edition Virgin Cover by Leinil Francis Yu. Written by Vita Ayala. Art by Jan Duursema. FALLING INTO THE LOOKING GLASS! With her Soulsword shattered, Magik spirals into unfamiliar territory as she confronts her legacy in Limbo - dragging Mirage and Wolfsbane down with her! And while Magik faces the demons of her past, present, and future…Madelyne Pryor inches closer to the throne. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

New Mutants (2020 Marvel) 30ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rich "Virgin" Edition

Label #4287191009

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, Comic Traders, Frankie's Comics, and The 616 Comics) exclusive Virgin Cover by Sabine Rich. Written by Vita Ayala and Alyssa Wong. Art by Alex Lins. CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF X-MEN'S YOUTHFUL MISFITS! Throughout the past forty years, NEW MUTANTS has remained a timeless yet contemporary voice for the marginalized youth who must grow up in a harsh, cruel world. In this supersized issue, Vita Ayala, Rod Reis and more craft a mosaic love letter dedicated to the mutant youngsters who have become the beacon and hope of a new generation of X-Men. Commemorating classic and new characters alike, this collection of shorts celebrates four decades' worth of the joys and tribulations of being young, brave and gifted in the world of X. The issue will also feature a fourth-wall-breaking Deadpool short by special guest writer Alyssa Wong. 52 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

New Mutants Facsimile Edition (2019 Marvel) 98B CBCS 9.9 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-0340807-082

2nd printing. Written by Rob Liefeld; Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Rob Liefeld. The dynamic debut of Deadpool! It's the beginning of the end for the New Mutants as Cable continues his reinvention of the squad into his own paramilitary force! But their numbers are dwindling - and Rictor's about to be the next one making his exit! Meanwhile, Deadpool makes his entrance - but he's not looking to join. He's been hired to kill Cable! With swords, guns, a healing factor and an unstoppable mouth, this merc is set to make a big splash! But who is the new mystery woman riding to the rescue? Cable called, she came: Enter Domino! Prepare for high-octane mutant action from the bombastic 1990s! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #98. 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.

New Mutants Facsimile Edition (2019 Marvel) 98B CBCS 9.6 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition.

Label #23-0F10ECE-006

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2nd printing. Written by Rob Liefeld; Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Rob Liefeld. The dynamic debut of Deadpool! It's the beginning of the end for the New Mutants as Cable continues his reinvention of the squad into his own paramilitary force! But their numbers are dwindling - and Rictor's about to be the next one making his exit! Meanwhile, Deadpool makes his entrance - but he's not looking to join. He's been hired to kill Cable! With swords, guns, a healing factor and an unstoppable mouth, this merc is set to make a big splash! But who is the new mystery woman riding to the rescue? Cable called, she came: Enter Domino! Prepare for high-octane mutant action from the bombastic 1990s! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #98. 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 1N CBCS 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-13E527A-004

Newsstand Edition. The mysterious Raven tries to convince Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Changeling, Cyborg & Starfire to form a new Teen Titans team in "The New Teen Titans." Cameos by Bruce Wayne and Grant Wilson. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, finishes by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Perez & Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 1N GD/VG 3.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. The mysterious Raven tries to convince Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Changeling, Cyborg & Starfire to form a new Teen Titans team in "The New Teen Titans." Cameos by Bruce Wayne and Grant Wilson. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, finishes by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Perez & Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 2D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #16-1EF5FFE-007

Direct Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419732001

Direct Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 2D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3861945004

Direct Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 2D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #16-368E178-011

Direct Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 2N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4075012016

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 25 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-069BD64-032

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As war rages on Okaara, Robin, Cyborg and Changeling mount a rescue mission on the Citadel homeworld in "War!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues in New Teen Titans (1980-1988) Annual #1. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Bonus 15-page insert: Masters Of The Universe (guest-starring Superman) in "Fate is the Killer" by Paul Kupperberg, Curt Swan and Dave Hunt. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4351541004

Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 60 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2760181-021

Reprints New Teen Titans (1984-1996 2nd Series) #1 - "Shadows in the Dark!" Part 1 of 5. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez. Cover by Chuck Patton & Dick Giordano. Modern masters Marv Wolfman and George Perez take the next generation of heroes to the next level in this new prestige format series. Nightwing, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Jericho, Starfire, and Raven will be challenged like never before as the forces of darkness are aligning against them. Plus on the far side of the universe, a spaceship streaks toward Earth from Starfire's home planet, Tamaran. What news does this alien envoy bring, and how will it effect the future of the Teen Titans? Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1A8B6F0-005

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Part 4 of 4. "Final Conflict!" Guest-starring the Omega Men. Story by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Continued from New Teen Titans (Tales of...) #25. This is it, the final showdown in the ultimate sibling rivalry. Starfire and Blackfire will duel to the death and the fate of the galaxy rests on the outcome. Meanwhile, the Titans and the Omega Men try desperately to prevent the evil alien Gordanians and Branx warriors from unleashing the mad goddess X'Hal. If X'Hal should rise again it would mean the end of everything. Fasten your seat belts, this one is explosive. Includes three pin-ups by George Perez. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-018

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"Sympathy for the Devil!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. from the pages of X-Force comes the diabolical Gideon! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #00-7006327-AA-010

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"The Breaking Point!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. The Warriors travel to Japan to get some answers to the questions revolving around the Taylor Foundation. Just how far are they willing to go to find out what they need to know? The answer may surprise you. Plus, Vance Astovik's father goes too far! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289EB7E-005

"The Next Step!" Avengers cameo. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt. Is Marvel Boy really going to prison? Not if the New Warriors have anything to say about it! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Next Batman Second Son (2021 DC) 4B CGC 9.8 Lin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #3884801020

Written by John Ridley. Art by Travel Foreman, Norm Rapmund, Le Beau Underwood. Cover by Rachta Lin. While gathering evidence against the criminal Arkadine, Jace Fox has a brutal showdown with assassin Eabha ORoark. The shocking arrival of Katana could turn the tables…but for whom? Plus, tensions in the GCPD run high as Mayor Nakanos anti-mask policies divide the force, and Lucius Fox must decide if he wants to be a part of the Magistrate program. And prepare for a blockbuster ending! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 0 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-22F6136-068

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Story and art by John Byrne. Collecting the four stories previously published in Dark Horse Presents, Bethany, Nathan, Danny, Jack, and Jasmine suddenly find themselves awake in a world completely foreign to their memories. They remember having strange abilities, but nothing like this! What are they? They're part of the mystery that Tony Murcheson has been assigned to investigate and uncover: Project Next Men! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-009

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1st printing - Story and art by John Byrne. Dreams...disfigurement... and death. The mutates escape from Project Next Men only to find themselves on the run in a world completely different from their memories. During a mysterious encounter in the desert, they begin to realize that they were locked in fantasy, and they must come to terms with the real version of reality before their former captors track them down. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 1REP CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #19-3F88BF3-043

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2nd printing. John Byrne script and art. This is the 2nd printing easily identified by the blue lettering and blue border down the side of the comic. 2nd printing notice in indicia last page of book. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-019

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Story and art by John Byrne. In this issue, titled "Worldview," the mutants have been separated for the first time. They're jailed, hospitalized, or...somewhere else. Jasmine is desperate for news of Jack. But how can she go to him if she's caged? Maybe her strange new abilities will help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-025

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Story and art by John Byrne. The world has its first taste of just how deadly the escapees from Project Next Men can be when a simple rescue becomes a violent blood bath. Meanwhile, Senator Hilltop continues his evil machinations with his shadowy partner, someone familiar to readers of 2112. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-028

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Story and art by John Byrne. The mutates are reunited and begin to learn more about their strange new world. Bethany discovers that the Next Men are not the only survivors of the Project. There are also some mistakes, genetic mutations that want something from their more perfect brothers. And last issue's plane accident has stunning repercussions. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-032

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men are headed to Washington, D.C., after their encounter with another survivor of Project Next Men. This issue marks the end of the first day in the mutates' new lives, while forces in Washington conspire to make their futures even more complicated. We learn the identity of Tony Murcheson's contact, the elusive Control. And then there's Senator Hilltop, who's moving up in the world... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-037

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Story and art by John Byrne. Here it is- the comic so daring that the title characters don't even appear in it! That's because at the time this issue takes place, they don't yet exist! This look back at the genesis of Project Next Men will answer all those nagging questions about what's behind Senator Hilltop's scheming, and how he met his sinister partner. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-039

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Story and art by John Byrne. Six months after the events in issue 5, the Next Men are deluged by new experiences: new code names, new costumes, new training, and having hair again! Along with all the fun, they face the cruel disadvantages that come with their powers. Meanwhile, off in Mother Russia, another team exists.... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-077

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men are still a secret to the world, but that doesn't stop Control from sending them to Russia to help the head of Russia's Omega project devise a solution to the danger posed by the Next Men's Russian counterparts. What will happen when the Next Men face their own doubles? As Jack, Nathan, Jazz, and Bethany head into action, Danny, who was left behind, makes a startling discovery of his own. Meanwhile, the mystery deepens in part two of the chilling "M4." Who is the mystery man? What does the designation "MIV" mean? How is Senator Hilltop involved? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-042

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men encounter the greatest shock of their lives as they discover that the Omega Project, Russia's own Next Men, has a ghost from their past! The two groups have much more in common than they expected! And there's more shock as Danny, left behind for his own protection, heads south to pursue another mystery. Then, in part three of the enigmatic "M4," Mark hits the road on the trail of his own answers. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 10 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-079

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Story and art by John Byrne. What a way to spend Christmas -- hip deep in Siberian snow at the heart of Mother Russia, facing your own out-of-control Soviet counterparts. That's where the Next Men find themselves for the holidays, except for Danny, who has headed south for the winter to meet... Mom. "M4" continues, with more of Mark's beguiling story. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-085

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Story and art by John Byrne. Russia's Project Omega attacks the mutates on two levels: with straight-ahead superhero action and through the devastating truth. The Next Men learn more than they wanted to know about their origins and their tie to the out-of-control Russian mutates. Meanwhile, Danny learns what it means to live a "normal" human life. Then, in part four of "M4," Mark does a change of face... literally. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-086

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men's Russian adventure ends with an explosive discovery. Although the mutates have had plenty of experience with surprise revelations, they aren't prepared for this one! Meanwhile, in Florida, Danny learns who his real father is... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 13 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-087

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Story and art by John Byrne. Tempers flare within the ranks of the Next Men! Jack's reaction to finding out what went on between Nathan and Jasmine in Russia may be the death of Nathan. In the continuing M4 series, Mark's quest to find out more about his missing history has Amanda and him on the run. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-013

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Story and art by John Byrne. Danny and his sister find themselves away from home alone in the big city of New York in their quest to track down the elusive Action Maxx, a journey that takes them to the headquarters of Dollar Comics, publishers of their hero's "true" adventures. Meanwhile, the Next Men have a new mission: Find Danny. In the ongoing M4 back-up tale, Mark and Amanda come one step closer to uncovering Mark's secret origin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 15 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-088

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Story and art by John Byrne. Danny's hopes for help and training from the incredible Action MaxxTM are dashed when he visits Dollar Comics and learns the crushing reality behind his hero's "true" adventures. Meanwhile, the Next Men have caught up with Danny, only to find that the world has learned the truth about their existence! In the M4 backup feature, Mark is reunited with his... family. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 16 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-089

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Story and art by John Byrne. Publicity threatens to change the Next Men as Dollar Comics' newest title gives them new costumes, new names, and new personalities, lighting a new fire in the eyes of one Sheriff Coffey, who recognizes in the now-famous heroes the same kids who killed their way through his town. Plus, a surprise for Jasmine and a comics first -- a comics/novel crossover by the author of both! Donna Wojciechowski of Whipping Boy is sent by her Chicago newspaper to verify the reality of the paranormal phenomenon called the Next Men. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 17 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-090

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men may have moved to the big city, but they can't escape one small town... Public notice of Dollar Comics' newest and most successful title, SpeedboyTM, leads to the arrest of the Next Men... for murder. Is Sheriff Coffey right in thinking that these new superstars are really the most dangerous menace ever unleashed on the world? Meanwhile, in M4, Mark encounters a familiar-looking woman holding a not-so-familiar gun. Plus: The Next Men (and someone who looks a lot like... Marv?) rendered by the award-winning creator of Sin City, Frank Miller, in a glorious non-color "color" cover printed in its full no-logo glory on the back cover! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.